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News reported - the shipping lane through which approximately one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments usually pass, whose effective closure has sent global oil prices soaring. It also reportedly includes
Israel war on Iran](/news/2026/4/19/iran-war-what-is-happening-on-day-51-of-the-us-iran-conflict), as a standoff between Washington and Tehran is complicating efforts to end the war. Iran on Saturday reversed its decision on reopening the strait, and its military opened fire
news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump announced that U.S. talks with Iran might resume within the next two days.** This comes as Israel conducts negotiations for other Middle
News Agency. Lorenzo Kamel, a professor of history at the University of Turin in Italy, told Al Jazeera that for a US-Iran peace agreement to work, Washington must “rein in” Netanyahu. “While
conflict began. - The unified command of Iran’s armed forces responded by warning US forces to stay out of the strait. Its forces would “respond harshly” to any threat, it added, telling commercial ships
conflict ends.” - **Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, Tuesday urged Israel and [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) to “seize this opportunity” ahead of talks between the two nations in Washington.** Britain’s foreign ministry
Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. ## In the US - Trump said he was unhappy with Iran’s new proposal for peace talks, which Iran’s state news agency IRNA said was delivered
conflict that has led to a surge in global energy prices.** World leaders began gathering in a French spa town for the summit with a new impetus following the US president’s announcement
Israel is not involved in the talks which have been mostly mediated by Pakistan and are meant to lead to an extension of the ceasefire and the start of negotiations on key issues, including Iran
News said a missile fired from Yemen was intercepted. ## In the US - The US State Department issued a security alert for citizens in Jordan over reports of projectiles in the country’s airspace – presumably missiles
conflict, saying: “The Americans obviously have no strategy.” Responding to the announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, Pistorius said: **“It was foreseeable that the US would withdraw troops from [Europe
news”. ## In the US - **Deal signing with Iran likely days away despite Trump’s tougher tone:** Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reported that Trump has accused Iran of leaking “fake” and inaccurate details
conflict with foreign media, it said. Ahmad Reza Radan, Iran’s national police chief, said on Sunday that more than “6,500 traitors and spies” linked with the “enemy” had been arrested since anti-government
news related to Iran just prior to landing at Joint Base Andrews. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/683x683+171+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F95%2F9f%2Fe40ec65f42bbad8ad2570e1746e7%2Fgettyimages-2271863466.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5789780/iran-middle-east-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz
Israel’s campaign in Lebanon, as well as a halt to a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in place since April 13. Fars said the Iranian proposal emphasised that Tehran would continue to manage
Iran truce they had been informed of via news reports. How it would apply in [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) remained unclear. In the hours after the ceasefire was announced, Hezbollah’s attacks entirely stopped; Israeli
news. The Cac index in Paris and Dax in Frankfurt both climbed by more than 2%, while London's FTSE 100 rose by around 0.5%. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut by Iran
conflict stemmed from a “miscalculation” by adversaries about Iran’s public support and military strength. He added that Iran’s forces remain ready for “comprehensive defence”. Durrani dismissed suggestions of internal divisions
Israel should end its war in Lebanon against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Gulf Arab states have suffered greatly from the war and were hit hard by Iran. Around 2 million pilgrims are currently performing the hajj
Lebanon and Israel. Despite the truce, the Israeli military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait